There’s a group of volunteers across Canada that hope to log a million hours giving back to their communities — and the Calgary contingent was in full swing Sunday.
About 100 Ismaili Muslims spent the afternoon digging potatoes at the Grow Calgary acreage, a volunteer farm that donates its harvest.
In total, 500 volunteers helped out at non-profits and service providers across the city.
Co-ordinator Alisha Visanji says it’s become a challenge just keeping track of the hours.
“We had another 100 come out to make sandwiches for the Drop-In Centre … we’ve had people sorting clothing donations at Women in Need Society as well as the Drop-In Centre donations and recycling centre up in the northeast,” Visanji said.
Source: Calgary Muslims aim for 200,000 Canada 150 volunteer hours – Calgary – CBC News
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